Students enrolled exclusively in online courses at UMR must be registered for classes a minimum of one day (24 hours) prior to obtaining a U Card.

Note: University entitlements are based on current status, not future status.

Online students can request a U Card in person, via U.S. Mail or via email

In person: visit our office to obtain your U Card in person. Be prepared to have your picture taken. Digital photos are taken as part of the card issuance process. Be sure to bring a government issued photo ID, (Driver's License, State ID, Military ID, Tribal ID or passport are accepted), which must be presented at the time of issuance.

Via U.S. Mail: Students may submit a current (taken within the last year), standard size (2"x2" up to 2 1/4" x 3 1/2"), passport quality photo (use photo quality guidelines below) and a copy of a valid government issued photo ID (driver's license, State ID, military ID, Tribal ID or passport). Photos and copies of government issued photo IDs can be submitted via U.S. Mail to:

Please include your current mailing address. Your card will be mailed to you at this address.

Via email: Students may submit a current (taken within the last year) photo (use photo quality guidelines below) in the form of a .jpg or .jpeg file. Please include a copy of a valid government issued photo ID (driver's license, State ID, military ID, Tribal ID or passport) in the form of a .jpg or .jpeg file as well. Email your two photos to umr1stop@r.umn.edu.

Please include your current mailing address. Your card will be mailed to you at this address.